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Industry Pains

Never before have consumer preferences been so diverse. They’re looking for healthier options, more transparency in the food system, and a greater variety of flavors and textures. So food manufacturers need to respond quickly with products that meet these demands while also meeting the needs of their customers. Our extensive experience in product development enables us to create solutions that meet these challenges head-on.


Seed-to-table Logistics are Changing Rapidly

Supply-chain disruptions can have a major impact on your menus. We work with our clients to ensure that their supply chain is strong and contingency plans are in place to prevent disruptions from affecting the quality of their products.


Food Waste Throws Profits in the Fire

Food waste and shelf life are still the biggest opportunities for food service companies to reduce costs and increase profits. We have created a proprietary approach to managing waste, which includes tracking inventory levels and developing products around what is in-demand and available, while implementing strategies that reduce food waste.


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tenacious plate

Our blog, tenacious plate serves up the latest insights, expertise and trends in the food industry, as well as our own proprietary research on cutting-edge topics.

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tfgTouchpoints is our proprietary market research platform to capture in-depth, cutting-edge insights into the food industry from consumer and trade perspectives, including a panel of over 4000 operators who regularly contribute insights for the foodservice industry.